Redmi‘s K series has always been about packing a performance punch at a competitive price. This year, however, things seem to be shifting. The K80 and K80 Pro arrive with a new design language, a focus on premium materials, and a price tag that might surprise longtime K-series fans. We got our hands on both phones in China shortly after launch, and here are our first impressions.
The first thing you’ll notice is the packaging redesign. Gone is the familiar black box; the K80 series comes in a sleek white container with a redesigned, more minimalist Redmi logo.
Inside, it’s business as usual: phone, case, charger, and a SIM ejector tool. The K80 Pro boasts a 120W charger, while the standard K80 sticks with a 90W adapter.
Redmi K80 / K80 Pro unboxing and hands-on
Visually, the K80 series makes a departure from previous iterations. Both phones ditch the previous design for a look that closely resembles the Xiaomi Civi 4, with a prominent circular camera island on the left.
The standard K80 we received comes in white with a frosted finish that hides a flat, glossy back panel (fingerprints, anyone?). The K80 Pro, on the other hand, sports a more comfortable 2.5D curved back in black.
Thankfully, both phones share a 2K 6.67-inch panel with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3200 nits. Those specs put them right up there with the Xiaomi 15 Pro, and the bezels look minimal as well.
Under the hood, the differences become more apparent. The K80 Pro boasts the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, while the standard K80 uses the still-capable Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Camera-wise, the Pro features a 50MP main sensor with a more versatile triple-camera setup. The K80 keeps things simple with a decent 50MP dual-camera system.
This is just a first look, of course. We’re putting both phones through their paces to see how the performance, camera quality, and battery life hold up in our full review. Stay tuned.
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